SDCL § 42-12-9: Commission authority--Compliance.

The commission is vested with the sole direction, control, and jurisdiction over all contests and exhibitions of boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts competitions and sparring exhibitions held in this state. The commission shall regulate competitions and sparring exhibitions for the purposes of compliance with applicable federal laws and regulations, event fairness, fair competition, and safety of the participants and the public. No competition or sparring exhibition may be conducted within this state, except in accordance with this chapter or any rule promulgated pursuant to this chapter.